Sr Patient Services Specialist

Job Description:

Sr Patient Services Specialist

Description

Sr Patient Services Specialist
Lubbock
44705BR

Position Description
This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic patient flow and serving as the primary contact for patients. Responsible for scheduling appointments, preparing necessary paperwork before the patient visits, receiving patients, and maintaining records. In addition, this position is responsible for processing charges for clinic services, filing insurance claims, responding to requests for information from patients and insurance companies and maintaining related information for the department. Work is performed in usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of direct contact with patients, staff, and insurance companies. Employees may have cash-handling responsibilities.

Major/Essential Functions

• Establishes close relationships with and serves as the primary point of contact for families.
• Communicates with care team members (mental health clinicians, senior clinic assistants, and providers) to facilitate patient care.
• Remains aware of current services offered by service providers.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with agency policies.
• May meet with patients and guardians before appointments to review and update pharmacy preferences, location during the time of appointment, and contact information.
• Maintains documentation of all patient and family encounters and completes reporting requirements according to organization standards.
• Tracks patient information and schedules confidentially.
• Tracks patient attendance at medical appointments and initiates outreach and missed appointment procedures, as necessary.
• Gathers all appropriate forms and consents.
• Checks all platforms for appropriate authorizations and uploading to Isilon and Epic for providers and clinicians.
• Coordinates and schedules initial intakes and communication of appointment time to parents/guardians, providers, clinicians, and school staff.
• Coordinates and schedules group sessions and communication of appointment times to parents/guardians, providers, clinicians, and school staff.
• Assists with rescheduling of appointments when needed.
• Tracks communication with parents, school staff, providers, and clinicians for initial appointments.
• Collaborates with professionals in a variety of settings such as higher education institutions, school districts, medical clinics and others through face-to-face, email, phone or mail contact.
• Constantly maintains a professional rapport and upholds TTUHSC values throughout all interactions.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of customer service, office, or related experience, with two (2) of those years in a healthcare or dental clinic setting preferred. Additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=913256

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.








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